Samsung found to not have willfully infringed Apple's patents

Ever since the jury in the Apple vs. Samsung legal battle decided that Samsung was guilty of infringing upon Apple's patents, the Korean giant has been working hard to reduce the damages that it has to pay Apple, or at least not have them increased.

One way to do this was to prove that Samsung, although already proven to have infringed upon Apple's patents, did not do it willfully. Samsung managed to prove this by claiming that it believed Apple's patents were invalid, so even though they may have infringed upon the patents, they did so believing they weren't doing anything wrong.

Turns out, the argument was strong enough to convince Judge Lucy Koh, who ruled that Samsung's infringement was in fact not willful, thus robbing Apple of any further damages that would have been added to the already large $1.049 billion amount, which, by the way, Samsung still has to pay to Apple. The judge could lower this amount as well if she deems necessary, but no such decision has been made so far.

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Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_found_to_not_have_willfully_infringed_apples_patents-news-5438.php

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White LG Nexus 4 spotted in the wild

While people are still struggling to get their hands on the current, black Nexus 4, it seems LG is secretly working on a white version of the device.

The above image was sent by an anonymous tipster to PhoneArena, which shows the back of this elusive new white version and we must say it looks stunning. There are some minor changes, including a chrome surround for the LED flash, instead of the black finish on the black model.

Also, the pattern underneath the glass is slightly different on the white model, as seen in the image below by Android Central.

It remains to be seen if the front is all white (hopefully) or completely black the way it was on the white Galaxy Nexus. Also, if any of this is actually real. We hope it is and that LG manages to put it in production and not make just 10 of them.

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Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/white_lg_nexus_4_spotted_in_the_wild-news-5437.php

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Microsoft 64GB Surface Pro ships with a mere 23GB free

Filling up the majority of the available storage on the upcoming tablet, Windows 8 needs a significant chunk of space on both versions of the Surface Pro.

Confirmed in a statement released by Microsoft earlier today, the 64GB version of the Surface Pro tablet will ship with just 23GB of storage space available for applications, movies, music and other content. In addition, the 128GB version of the Surface Pro will ship with just 83GB of free storage space. By comparison, the 64GB iPad offers users approximately 57GB of free space in the standard factory state. According to Microsoft representatives, over 40GB of space is being utilized by a more complex operating system, a “recovery partition” to allows users to backup all data and multiple applications like the trial version of Office 2013.

While users can reclaim the storage space to free up more room for content, they will need a basic understanding of managing space on a hard drive. The backup data can be moved to an external device like a portable hard drive and users can delete the partition as well as delete applications that simply aren’t being used. However, less-advanced users may not understand how to accomplish these tasks. 

Microsoft representatives were quick to mention that the Surface Pro comes with 7GB of free storage space in the cloud through SkyDrive. In addition, Surface Pro owners can utilize the microSDXC card slot to add an additional 64GB of storage using a memory card that’s sold separately. The tablet also comes with a USB 3.0 port which allows users to connect anything from a USB flash drive to an external hard drive in order to expand the total storage space.

When the Surface RT launched last year, the device had similar storage issues. The 32GB version of the Surface RT shipped with only 16GB free and the 64GB version shipped with 46GB of available storage space. Both versions of the Microsoft Surface Pro are expected to ship on February 9, 2013. The 64GB version of the tablet will cost $899 and the 128GB version will be priced at $999.

Source : http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/surface-pro-surfaces-with-two-thirds-of-storage-in-use/

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HTC to hold pre-MWC 2013 press conferences on February 19

HTC is holding a press conference on February 19, a whole week prior to the MWC 2013's kick off. The event will take place in London and will start at 10:00AM local time.

Unlike Nokia, which has already confirmed its pre-MWC press event for February 25. HTC's press conference will take place outside the MWC host city Barcelona, as HTC tries to have more of the spotlight for itself.

And it will most likely succeed, considering the strong possibility that the Taiwanese will announce its M7 future Android flagship there. The smartphone will boast the smallest 1080p screen on the market. As such the 4.7" display will have the mind-blowing pixel a pixel density of 468 ppi.

Parts of the the smartphone have already posed for the camera, so the M7 is all but officially confirmed at this point. It's highly likely the M7 to run HTC's latest Sense UI 5.0 on top of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

Update: In addition to the London press conference, HTC has also confirmed there will be a parallel event in New York on February 19.

Whatever the case may be, we'll be your eyes and ears for the event once February 19 comes.

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Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_to_hold_premwc_2013_press_conference_on_february_19-news-5436.php

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White Nexus 4 may have mystically appeared online

Looks too good to get dirty (credit: Phone Arena)

Like a unicorn, spotting a white handset in the wild can be a magical experience.

Especially if that phone is as hotly hard to find as the Nexus 4, a handset that has only today reappeared on the Google Play store in Germany, Canada and the United States.

Phone Arena apparently got its hands on an image showing the whitewashed back of the Google/LG-made phone. While there's no way to tell for sure if it's the real deal, the site ran some Photoshop tests and the pic passed, lending some credence to its authenticity.

The photo comes courtesy of an anonymous source and was captured using an LG Optimus G last week, which could be construed as a clue the photographer works at LG or is just consequential.

Phones in white satin

Another sign the phone is the pearly partner to the slate Nexus 4 currently on the market is its reflective back pattern.

A black shiner

Earlier Tuesday, BlackBerry's Z10 also looked to make an alabaster appearance. The touchscreen phone, due to debut tomorrow, has popped up several times in black, though previous leaks have also tipped a white version exists.

The Z10 is shown with a black bezel, a stroke of design inspiration that could really set the handset apart. While an all-white iPhone is clean, it lacks the dimensionality a two-tone phone can boast.

We have no idea what the front of the supposed white Nexus 4 looks like, or even if it exists at all, but so far, we like what we see.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/white-nexus-4-may-have-mystically-appeared-online-1128294

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How to use FaceTime

Streamlined face-to-face video calling is no longer stuck in the realm of science fiction courtesy of Apple’s video conferencing software. Learn how to use FaceTime whether you’re on iOS, an iPhone, an iPad, or an iPod.

Video conferencing seemed to be finally finding its footing when the late Steve Jobs first announced FaceTime at the 2010 World Wide Developers Conference. More than two years later, the feature is in full swing, allowing Mac users to make video calls over both Wi-Fi and cellular networks on a variety of Apple devices. The feature didn’t revolutionize the way we carry out phone calls, but serves as a handy alternative to Skype or Facebook Chat. Plus, it’s simple to set up, easy to use, and does all the basics.

Check your system requirements & what you need

FaceTime comes with a few stipulations. First off, the app can only be run on the following devices:

• iPhone 4 or later. 
• iPad 2 or later.
• Fourth-generation iPod touch or later
• Mac with Mac OS X v10.6.6 or later

Keep in mind FaceTime video calling availability depends on carrier policies and data charges may apply while using the app over your wireless network. You will also need the phone number or email address of the person you are trying to call in order to use FaceTime.

Open FaceTime

FaceTime is included with OS X Lion or later. Mac OS X v10.6 users can download FaceTime from the Mac App Store. There is no official FaceTime app for the iPhone as the Phone app has FaceTime functionality built in. 

Activate FaceTime

iPhones automatically register your phone number for Facetime upon activation, but you will need to enable FaceTime while using the iPad, iPod touch or Mac desktop app. To begin, enter a valid Apple ID and password or select Create New Account and fill out the necessary fields (i.e. name, email, location, etc.).

Choose the phone number and email addresses you want associated with your FaceTime account. Apple will automatically verify your account information afterward. If you’re using an iPhone, make sure to toggle FaceTime on under the FaceTime options in your phone’s main settings.

Make a call

There are several ways to make a standard FaceTime call depending on which FaceTime-enabled Apple device you’re using. If you are using an iPad, iPod touch, or the the FaceTime app for Mac, you’ll need to add a person as a contact using the FaceTime or Contacts app before you can place a call with them.

iPhone:

• Using Contacts: Tap the FaceTime icon in the bottom-right corner while viewing a contact to place a FaceTime call
• Using Phone: Tap the FaceTime icon during a phone call to invite the other party to a FaceTime call
• Using Messages: Tap the FaceTime icon at the top while viewing messages to place a FaceTime call

 

iPad, iPod touch, or FaceTime app for Mac OS X:

• Using Contacts: Tap or click the FaceTime icon while viewing a contact or place a Facetime call
• Using FaceTime: Tap or click a contact from the Favorites, Recents, or Contacts list to place a FaceTime call

Give it a go

That’s basically all there is to it. FaceTime doesn’t tout any particularly grand features or tools — just basic video calling from one Apple user to another. Be sure to check out the Apple Support Center for more information.

Still perplexed about how get FaceTime up and running? Did our how-to guide help you out? Let us know in the comments below.

Source : http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/how-to-use-facetime/

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